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Nepal: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Nepal

The Nepalese market for clays for construction and industrial use was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports from Nepal

In 2022, overseas shipments of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by -2.5% to X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a eight-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 103%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use declined modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 95%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for exports of clays for construction and industrial use from Nepal, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India stood at +8.7%.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the key foreign market for clays for construction and industrial use exports from Nepal.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to India amounted to +8.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 2.4%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -0.3% per year.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into Nepal

In 2022, imports of clays for construction and industrial use into Nepal amounted to X tons, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 65%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -3.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 100%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main clays for construction and industrial use supplier to Nepal, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+81.7% per year) and Indonesia (-10.4% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays for construction and industrial use to Nepal, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 4.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India stood at +7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+69.2% per year) and Indonesia (-13.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 41% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for clays for construction and industrial use in Nepal. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

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Country coverage:

Nepal

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Nepal
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023